2016 535d f10 remote start

[smiller]

Is there any hope for a good remote start for a 16 diesel? Why is it that a $25k ford escape has it as standard equipment, but a somewhat more expensive BMW only seems to have a $1500 retrofit that doesn't work?

[pbonsalb]

12 Volt Solutions may have one, but between the unit and the spare remote you need, it might also cost $1500

[328 Power 04]

That's because legislation in Germany didn't allow it until recently.

The N47 and N57 diesels have an electric panel heater in the HVAC, so it's not so bad. It's not like that engine will warm itself up too much just idling there anyways.